Episodes

May 19, 2023

He Bought a Dozen Roses

Pam Farrel tells a touching story about a husband who bought his wife a dozen roses. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Men Are Like Waffles Women Are Like Spaghetti" and the audio download of the broadcast "How Waffles and Spaghetti Can Build a Stronger Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feed...
May 18, 2023

She's Connecting Her Life to Yours

Bill Farrel explains why listening to your wife is so much more than just having a conversation. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Men Are Like Waffles Women Are Like Spaghetti" and the audio download of the broadcast "How Waffles and Spaghetti Can Build a Stronger Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give ...
May 16, 2023

Just Fall in Love

Dr. Timothy Johanson suggests that while you can dream about your child’s future, loving him is the best thing you can do. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book GIST and the audio download of the broadcast "Better Ways to Communicate With Your Children" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 16, 2023

The Bike

Dr. Timothy Johanson equips you to deal with a situation such as your 10-year-old not putting away his bike. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book GIST and the audio download of the broadcast "Better Ways to Communicate With Your Children" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 28, 2023

Wire to be More Hopeful

Katharine Hill describes how kids can struggle with negative thoughts, and why you as a parent can help with that.
April 27, 2023

Moments of Triggering

Triggers in life reveal something deeper going on in our hearts, as Dannah Gresh explains. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Happily Even After" and the audio download of the broadcast "Finding Healing For Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 26, 2023

Healing in Community

Dannah Gresh shares how community is where true healing happens. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Happily Even After" and the audio download of the broadcast "Finding Healing For Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 25, 2023

Reframing Your Parenting Perspective

While parenting can be chaotic, Crystal Paine explains how raising kids is a tremendous blessing. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "The Time Saving Mom" and the audio download of the broadcast "Making Time for What Matters Most" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 24, 2023

Circumstances Are Like a Mattress

J. John encourages you to have a positive attitude about your difficult circumstances. Listen to the Full Program Receive a CD of today's broadcast, and the audio download, for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 21, 2023

Jesus is Going to Companion Me

Sally Clarkson brings up a story from Mark’s Gospel that tells us why God is with us in the storms of life. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Help, I'm Drowning" and the audio download of the broadcast "Trusting God in the Storms of Life" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 20, 2023

Jesus Brought Dignity

Susie Larson describes a powerful lesson she learned about Jesus at a time when she needed encouragement.
April 19, 2023

Be Thankful People

Jim Burns explains how truly blessed people are those who remember to thankful. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "GIST" and the audio download of the broadcast "Rethinking Your Parenting Strategies" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 18, 2023

They Still Ask the Question

Even if your adult child is pushing some boundaries, Jim Burns reminds us what’s going on underneath the surface your child’s heart. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "GIST" and the audio download of the broadcast "Rethinking Your Parenting Strategies" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 17, 2023

What Most Women Struggle With

Recalling a story about her grandma, Scarlet Hilitbidal shares something most women struggle with. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "He Numbered the Pores on My Face" and the audio download of the broadcast "Helping Your Daughter Embrace Her Inner Beauty" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 14, 2023

Complimenting a Job Well Done

Michael Anderson shares how your child will likely meet your expectations - and the power of a compliment. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "GIST" and the audio download of the broadcast "Rethinking Your Parenting Strategies" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 13, 2023

Listening to Parents or Peers

Michael Anderson shares what might be happening if your child’s behavior seems to change dramatically. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "GIST" and the audio download of the broadcast "Rethinking Your Parenting Strategies" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcast...
April 12, 2023

Respond to the Feelings

Debra Fileta reminds us that it’s in how we respond to our emotions that matters. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Reset" and the audio download of the broadcast "Breaking Bad Habits in Your Life" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
April 11, 2023

Discipline of Pausing

Debra Fileta describes how taking a few minutes to pause can change our entire lives. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Reset" and the audio download of the broadcast "Breaking Bad Habits in Your Life" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
April 10, 2023

Worship is 24/7

Phil Robertson from the famous show Duck Dynasty reminds us that worship is something we can do on a daily basis. Listen to the Full Program Receive Phil Robertson's book "Happy, Happy, Happy" and the audio download of the broadcast "Hunting for Hope and Happiness" for your donation of any amount If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
April 7, 2023

Serving Like the Early Church Did

Ray VanderLaan shares an important less we can learn from the early church. Listen to the Full Program Receive the "Path to the Cross DVD + Guide" and the audio download of the broadcast "Jesus: The Lamb of God" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
April 6, 2023

Is Your Marriage Dead?

Bob Lepine tells an encouraging story about a woman who thought her marriage was over. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Building a Stronger Marriage" for our donation of any amount If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
April 5, 2023

Fostering That Generous Heart

Matt Bell reminds us about the significance of teaching our kids to be generous with money. Get More Episode Resources Receive the book "Dancing With Max" for your donation of any amount If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
April 4, 2023

Out of Love for Us

Through her son, Emily Colson has been reminded of the beauty of the gospel. Listen to the full program: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/seeing-god-through-my-sons-autism-part-2-of-2/ Receive the book "Dancing With Max" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-04-03?refcd=1441313 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
April 3, 2023

The Gift of Autism

Emily Colson explains how she learned an amazing lesson through her son with special needs. Listen to the full program: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/seeing-god-through-my-sons-autism-part-1-of-2/ Receive the book "Dancing With Max" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-04-03?refcd=1441313 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/